Why should the nurse carry information about the Boy Scouts when visiting families with male school-age children?
A) No girls are included in the organization.
B) Hiking is a favorite school-age activity.
C) Merit badges are rewarded for completing small tasks.
D) It strengthens relationships with fathers who participate in Boy Scouts.
C
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Merit badge systems such as the Boy Scouts are geared to the needs of school-age children, offering small but frequent rewards. This action strengthens the developmental task of industry. The Boy Scouts is not attractive because the lack of girls, participating in hiking, or strengthening relationships with fathers.
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